Pietersite has traditionally been connected to the storm element because the colors and patterns of the stone are a little like a storm raging within it. Pietersite is thus called the Tempest Stone. It has a mixture of colors within the stones, and some have quite beautiful and unusual color combinations. These crystals often exhibit amazing shades of various colors in mixtures of brown, gold, blue, grey, black and clear almost colorless areas. Pietersite has been used by many to help let go of unwanted habits and negative ways of living your life.